Q. The recipient of Sahitya Akademi Award from Odisha is …………… .

Correct Answer

Gopal Rath

More Questions on Odisha

  • Q. Gopalila’ and ‘Danda Kandhei’ are a form of which folk drama/play of Odisha?
    A)Puppet Play
    B)Prahlad Natak
    C)Leela
    D)Jatra
    Answer: Puppet Play
  • Q. The Tassar variety of silk is mostly manufactured in 1. Mayurbhanj district 2. Sundargarh district 3. Keonjhar district 4. Koraput district Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)2, 3 and 4
    B)1 and 2
    C)3 and 4
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Bodha Dayini published from Balasore in 1861 was
    A)First Oriya Daily
    B)First Oriya Weekly
    C)First Oriya Magazine
    D)First Bimonthly Magazine
    Answer: First Oriya Magazine
  • Q. Koraput, Balangir and Kalahandi have suitable soil and climate conditions for
    A)cashew
    B)oil seeds
    C)coconut
    D)cotton
    Answer: cotton
  • Q. “Infocity” in Odisha is situated in
    A)Bhubaneswar
    B)Puri
    C)Jharsuguda
    D)Sambalpur
    Answer: Bhubaneswar
  • Q. What are ‘Baunsa-Taranga’ and ‘Katha-Taranga’ associated within the state of Odisha?
    A)Indigenous musical instruments of the state
    B)Steps of Odissi dance
    C)Folk music of Odisha
    D)A popular theatre in Odisha
    Answer: Indigenous musical instruments of the state
  • Q. What is the share of wells, hand pumps and borewells in Odishan Irrigation System?
    A)2/3 rd
    B)1/3 rd
    C)1/4 th
    D)3/4 th
    Answer: 2/3 rd
  • Q. Which among the following temple is one of the Char Dhams intended to be visited by the Hindus in Odisha?
    A)Konark temple
    B)Jagannath temple
    C)Dhakeswari temple
    D)Dwarkadhish
    Answer: Jagannath temple
  • Q. Consider the following about Sudakhya Yojana. 1. It aim to increase the number of girl students from 7% to 30% in ITI. 2. The time period of the scheme is 2 years from 2019-2021. Which of the above are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer: Only 1
  • Q. Brown soil is found in
    A)Kandhamal
    B)Phulbani
    C)Sambalpur
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. As per the Census 2011, which district has the lowest population of Odisha?
    A)Baleshwar
    B)Khordha
    C)Subarnapur
    D)Deogarh
    Answer: Deogarh
  • Q. What was the language of the Charya literature written in ancient Odisha?
    A)Sanskrit
    B)Pali
    C)Magadhi
    D)Prakrit
    Answer: Prakrit
  • Q. Which part of the Middle Mountainous region of Odisha is a poly-cyclic region?
    A)Mankarnacha-Malayagiri and Gandhamardhan Mountains
    B)Simplipal and Meghasani Mountains
    C)Watershed between the Brahmani and the Mahanadi
    D)Potangi and Chandragiri Mountain Ranges
    Answer: Mankarnacha-Malayagiri and Gandhamardhan Mountains
  • Q. Which among the following is not an institution headed by the Odisha State Executive?
    A)State Election Commission
    B)State Vigilance Directorate
    C)Odisha Human Rights Commission
    D)District Sessions Court
    Answer: District Sessions Court
  • Q. The festival of Sitalsasthi relates to
    A)Ramayana
    B)marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati
    C)Mahabharata
    D)victory of good over evil
    Answer: marriage of Lord Shiva and Parvati
  • Q. Which of the following is an apex body for milk procurement and marketing in Odisha?
    A)OMFED
    B)OMD
    C)OMEFD
    D)OMDEF
    Answer: OMFED
  • Q. Where in Odisha did the largest number of people died in a massacre?
    A)Cuttack
    B)Dhenkanal
    C)Balasore
    D)Puri
    Answer: Balasore
  • Q. Consider the following about Chandipur Beach 1. It is situated in Puri district. 2. It is famous for huge water recession of upto 4km during ebb tide. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Both 1 and 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Only 2
  • Q. The capital of Kalinga according to Jain and Buddhist literature in ancient times was-
    A)Dantapur
    B)Toshali
    C)Kalinga Pattnam
    D)Kosala
    Answer: Dantapur
  • Q. Who among the following formed ‘Utkal Brahmo Samaj’ at Cuttack?
    A)Pratap Chandra
    B)Keshab Chandra Sen
    C)Rammohan Roy
    D)Haranath Bhattacharya
    Answer: Haranath Bhattacharya

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